Insurrection in Cuba and Foreign Policy Spars
Dispatches from Havana describe Cuban insurgents gaining strength and a possible push for admission to the United States. Reports detail a battle near Bolra with 460 patriots facing Spanish troops, significant losses on both sides, and delays due to telegraph lines. Separately Radical newspapers accuse the Cleveland administration and note Hayti’s President Salnave bombarding Jerqusie, drawing U.S. interest to domestic and Caribbean affairs.
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Norwards
Pringe
Abia
America
Hindman Murder Blamed on Arkansas Radicals
A 19th century commentary asserts General Hindman was murdered in Helena Arkansas by a White Radical conspiracy led from Little Rock. Detectives link the plot to Arkansas Radical leaders who allegedly paid the killer $800 to execute the crime and flee via Texas to Mexico.
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Hindman
Hindmep
Arkooans
Potusy
iFrboa
Heleta
Arkangda
C. Hindman
Arkangag
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Radical
Arkansas
Uindman
Little Rock
Helena
Hindmany
Ngsdigin
Mexico
Texas
Clayton
National Democratic Club forms in Wallington reorganization
The Blair Club of Wallington reconstitutes as the National Democratic Club aiming for permanent status. Leaders urge Democrats to keep ranks unbroken, claim strong party mission to preserve the Union under the Constitution, and vow to defeat Radicalism.
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Beymontant
Blair Club of
Wallington
National Democratic Club
Democratic ‘Party
Democratic Party
Beasts threaten Grant over rivaling schemes
The text shows a hostile note warning Grant and referencing the Beast with threats of injury or harm. The wording suggests jealousy and a promise to act if Grant continues, including a暗 hint at using a “little boll” as a means, indicating menacing intent.
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Grant
Bossoniie for the Baois
A fragmentary OCR note references Bossoniie and Baois with unclear context. The readable words hint at names or places but lack full sentences or verifiable details for a complete summary. Further text is needed to identify events or actions.
Democratic Party Gains Strength Across Elections
A historical analysis claims the Democratic Party grew stronger after defeats, citing vote tallies from 1859 to 1864, including Douglas Breckinridge and McClellan figures. It argues Southern states would not vote and asserts the party remains indestructible and invincible, ensuring liberty while foes are subdued.
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Democratic Party
Douglas
Breckinridge
McClellan
McLellan
Virginia
Migaissippi
Texas
Jacobitap
Mar Clellan
Labor unrest and wage gains across trades in New York and beyond
Over the past month 1468 applicants sought union work in New York City with 278 securing jobs through the society. Journeymen piano makers vote to strike until a 10 percent wage increase ends a new ban on union employment. About 700 piano makers are on strike, with six firms paying the rise while others resume work. Cigar makers win raises of 2 to 3 dollars per thousand, now earning 16 to 20 dollars. Jersey City workers lose pay, while Newburgh reports 500 daily workers employed as the iron trade revives. The Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners remains large and global, with 8869 members in six hundred branches. six hundred men to build the Missouri River bridge at Omaha. The Birmingham Builders Association abolishes old timekeeping and quarry wages, introducing hourly pay and graded tasks. All trade disputes move toward conciliation and arbitration under new rules.
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New York City
Aaler
Journeymen Piano Makers
New York
Journeymen
Advancs
Phops Tire
Jersey ‘City
N. Jay
Newburgh
N.Y
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners
England
Wales
Treland
United States
Missouri
Omoaha City
General Builders’ Association
Birmingham
Disfranchisement Under Constitutional Oath Report
In St. Louis and surrounding county about 18 000 white men were disfranchised by the constitutional oath process while statewide estimates reach 95 000. The issue centers on voter eligibility changes and local impact on political participation.
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J. St. Louis
St. Louis
Fire Fatalities at McKivale Hotel Tragedy
A fire swept a hotel at McKivale Tein Prins killing an adult and four children. Emergency crews battled flames yesterday morning as neighbors reported thick smoke and frantic attempts to escape.
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Tein
Prins
Ang
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Bank check altered from sixty one thousand to five thousand
A young man Henderson presented a $95,000 check at Fourth National Bank. The cashier grew suspicious and he was captured after the check was found altered from 6101 to 5000. A bank messenger with $109,000 in bonds was attacked nearby but the thief was arrested. Nine thousand dollars in bills stolen from Mechanical Bank in Brooklyn. Cigar Manufacturers association met at United States Hotel and agreed to advance prices by $1 per thousand to January next and another $1 to May if business permits.
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Mes Henderson
Fourth’ National Bank
Yoasue
Brooklyn
United States
More Arma for Negroes to North Carolina Sparks Turmoil
A shipment of arms arrives by rail to the state capital amid claims they are intended for loyal militia. Governor says the arms will rest in the arsenal and possibly be issued to volunteer companies, signaling rising tensions and debates over universal suffrage and disfranchisement in the era.
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Wuene
Party of Universal Suffrage
Virginia
Texas
Mississippi
Missouri
Tennessee
Canan
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